Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at AZURE POOL FINISHERS LLC
Start: 4/1/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023042894 · 4/1/2023 · AZURE POOL FINISHERS LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source: Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: AZURE POOL FINISHERS LLC
Location: 4822 West Linebaugh Avenue, TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33624
NAICS: 238990
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning a grease and dirt mixer while in a general work area that contained aerosol cans of brake cleaner as well as lubricants. The employee started welding a crack on the mixer when the welding sparks ignited the aerosol cans and the work area. The employee suffered third-degree burns to his face, arms, abdomen, and legs.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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